The Canteen will close at 11am on Friday the 6th of Dec & at 4pm on Saturday the 7th of Dec for private events.

Food & Drink At

The Canteen

A waterfront cafe, with a passion for local, seasonal produce. We serve fresh, wholesome, great quality food. Don't forget to check out our daily changing range of cakes available on our servery too.

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Our

Journey

Located in the historic barracks in the Hotwalls Arts Quarter, we have been lucky enough to be serving the people of Old Portsmouth and beyond since July 2016. With our enthusiastic team of chefs led by Head Chef Stacey, busy in the kitchen, we offer a delicious all day breakfast and lunch menu. We are continually adapting our food offering with the changing seasons and wherever possible our food is sourced locally, from independent suppliers.

The Canteen

Situated on Old Portsmouth’s historic waterfront, The Canteen provides an iconic backdrop for any special occasion. This unique venue is available for private hire for your evening event anytime of the year.

What’s on the menu?

We can cater for a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 80 people. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a corporate meeting, we ask you to choose one of our food packages to compliment your event.

Bespoke

Bowl Food

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Craft Beer &

Hot Dogs

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Canapés

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Wedding Functions

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Events At

The Canteen

Burns Night

Event Date: 25/01/2020

A wee dram and a dose of neeps and tatties is coming your way once again this January as we ramp up our love for all things Scottish and bring…

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Valentines Night

Event Date: 14/02/2020

Where is more romantic to celebrate your love than our stunning historic barracks on the waterfront. A unique evening in our candlelit space with exceptional food to boot. See. You….

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The

Deck

Our Deck is a must-see in all weathers. Located at the mouth of the harbour, we have the best spot to watch all the goings on in the Solent. Come and visit to get a front row seat of Ben Ainslie’s state of the art catamarans, or the magnificent Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier. They all pass by within inches of our deck, enjoyed by our customers in the comfort of our cosy blankets, or whilst enjoying a chilled Sauvignon on a hot day!

The

Hut

On sunny days throughout the summer months, be sure to come down and sample our selection of Judes Ice Creams from our Ice Cream Hut located next to Studio No 1 in the Hotwalls Studios. If you can’t find us just stick your nose in the air and follow
the smell of freshly made waffle cones…

The

Hotwalls

Local artists in residence at The Hotwalls Studios have become a firm part of our Canteen community, regularly joining us for their coffee and lunch breaks. As our neighbours, we offer all artists 25% discount, so if you're new to the community be sure to mention it when paying your bill!

With the beach on our doorstep too, don't forget you can take all of our food and drinks away if you want to soak up some rays whilst refuelling!

We Welcome Your

Furry Friends

Inside and out, we welcome your furry friends into The Canteen with open arms. With our "Doggy Pit Stop" fast becoming a regular feature on the dog walking route, we have quite a community of furry regulars!